Senior Engineer( CAD, Auto Exterior Lighting)

Sonsoft Inc; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonsoft Inc in Allen Park, MI is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in CAD and auto exterior lighting. The role involves engineering design, analysis, and leading product development for lighting components while ensuring compliance to safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 4 years' experience in lighting design and CAD tools. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration within multi-stakeholder environments, leveraging skills in engineering documentation and statistical analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience with auto exterior lighting components.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and dimensional management.
• Experience with various CAD modules.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and verification for lighting components.
• Lead product development from concept evolution to launch.
• Conduct statistical analysis and prepare engineering documentation.

Skills

Engineering design

Statistical analysis

Client interfacing

Troubleshooting

CAD environments

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PDM systems (Teamcenter, Enovia)

CAD software

Job description

Senior Engineer (CAD, Auto Exterior Lighting)

Full‑time position at Sonsoft, Inc. – a U.S.-based corporation specialized in software development, consultancy, and IT services.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and verification for auto exterior lighting components such as head lamps, rear lamps, CHMSL, fog lamps, and auxiliary lamps.
• Lead product development activities from benchmark and concept evolution through detailed design, design verification, product validation, and launch.
• Conduct statistical analysis, dimensional management, and prepare engineering documentation including DFMEA, DFMA, and other required reports.
• Gather and analyze requirements, perform feasibility checks, engineering studies, and execute CAD quality checks and design reviews at part, assembly, and drawing levels.
• Manage data, project tracking, and perform environmental/load and kinematics checks.
• Operate in CAD environments covering 3D part modeling, assembly creation, kinematics modeling, sheet metal design, surfacing, and detail drawing creation.
• Collaborate within a diverse, multi‑stakeholder team environment.
• Utilize PDM systems (Teamcenter, Enovia, etc.) for data management and version control, and apply knowledge of FMVSS and European/ROW regulations for exterior lighting.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, analytical solutions, and client interfacing.
• Work effectively in global delivery settings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience with auto exterior lighting components.
• Minimum 4 years of combined experience in plastics, sheet metal, and mechanisms.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in statistical analysis, dimensional management, and engineering documentation (DFMEA, DFMA).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in various CAD modules (combined).
• At least 1 year of experience with PDM software environments and knowledge of relevant safety standards.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, analytical, and client‑interfacing skills.
• At least 4 years of experience in information technology.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent; alternatively, three years of progressive experience in the specialty for each year of education.

Legal & Employment

U.S. citizens and individuals authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship is not available.